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A coalition force member shakes hands with a district governor during a patrol with Afghan forces to escort the district governor in Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 14, 2013. Afghan forces have been taking the lead in operations to bring security and stability to the people of Afghanistan.

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A coalition force member shakes hands with a district governor during a patrol with Afghan forces to escort the district governor in Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 14, 2013. Afghan forces have been taking the lead in operations to bring security and stability to the people of Afghanistan.

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